It’s Fair Use Week!

February 22nd through 26th is Fair Use Week! Learn more about fair use and how you can apply it in your own work by visiting Copyright.gov.

What is fair use?

Fair use is an exception to U.S. copyright law that allows certain uses of copyrighted materials without permission of the copyright holder. These uses include commentary, criticism, news reporting, teaching, and research. Fair use provides a critical balance between the rights of the copyright holder and the rights of the public and protects the interests of both parties.

Why should I care?

Fair use allows you, the student, researcher, educator, journalist, or commentator, to use material without fear of repercussions (so long as that use falls within fair use doctrine).